Kaunispää

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Kaunispää is a Mountain and Scenic Lookout at Kaunispääntie, 99830 Inari, Finland

Kaunispää is a 438-metre fell in the municipality of Inari, some 255 kilometres north of Rovaniemi and rising just above the resort of Saariselkä. A road runs almost to the top, making it one of the easiest fells in the area to reach, and the summit opens onto a wide view over the surrounding tundra and fells. The bald, open top is a popular place to take in the midnight sun in summer, and in winter its wide horizons make it one of the most convenient spots near the village to watch for the northern lights.

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Where to find Kaunispää?

68°26'0"N, 27°26'35"E

Aurora hunting in Saariselkä?

The aurora season here runs from September to March, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in September, October, February and March. With minimal light pollution, Kaunispää could offer a dramatic backdrop for aurora viewing.

What do people think of Kaunispää?

  • 4.4

  • Foggy day :s but nice place

    Javier D3 September 2013

  • Worth going up and enjoying the views. Don't forget to bring a sled!!

    Merece la pena subir y disfrutar de las vistas. No os olvideis de llevaros un trineo!!

    Àlex P28 March 2013

  • Huipunleike on parhautta!

    Ari H3 September 2012

  • Finland's longest toboggan hill, absolutely amazing!!!

    Suomen pisin pulkkamäki aivan mahtava !!!

    Joska V29 November 2011

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